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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 356.52 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 356.52 and 147.81 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 356.52 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/356.52 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 356.52 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 52,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,697.22/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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